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WILLIAM HURLSTONE
Trio for Clarinet, Bassoon & Piano / Sonata for Bassoon & Piano / 4 Characteristic Pieces for Clarinet & Piano Stephen Emmerson (piano) / Murray Khouri (clarinet) / Peter Musson (bassoon) [ Continuum / CD - released 22/Dec/2010 ] WILLIAM HURLSTONE was a contemporary of Holst and Vaughan Williams and the favourite composition pupil of Stanford. A virtuoso pianist, he died early from bronchial problems before completing a symphony. |
EUPHONIUM MUSIC
Euphonium Music (Incls Balissat-Capriccio for Euphonium and Chamber Orchestra) Roland Froscher (euphonium) / Capella Istropolitana / Dominique Roggen [ Naxos / CD - released 1/Aug/2008 ] "Froscher is a marvellous performer on an under-appreciated instrument. His tone is dark and mellow, his technique is spotless, and his phrasing is sensitive. And there is great music to be heard here." MusicWeb |
W. A. MOZART
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Mozart: The Wind Concertos (Flute Clarinet Horn Oboe Bassoon) Charles Neidich (clarinet), Susan Palma (flute), Frank Morelli (bassoon) William Purvis (horn) / Orpheus Chamber Orchestra [ Deutsche Grammophon Trio / 3 CD - released 1/Jun/2002 ] 1001 Classical recordings to hear before you die (1761-1800) - "..a very persuasive collection, probably a 'best buy' for those wanting all the music in a digital format." Penguin Guide to Compact Discs |
POULENC
Poulenc: The Complete Chamber Music The Nash Ensemble [ Hyperion / 2 CD - released 30/Jan/2008 ] 1001 Classical recordings you must hear before you die (1901-1950) - 'Thirteen pieces lovingly brought to life by the Nash Ensemble. For once, the word 'jewel-box' for the CD container sounds about right.' (BBC CD Review) |
VIVALDi
Concerti (Incls Concertos for Oboes, Horns, Flute, Lute & Cello) Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment [ Linn ECHO / CD - released 1/Jul/2015 ] GRAMOPHONE EDITOR'S CHOICE - APRIL 2001 |
HEINRICH von HERZOGENBERG
Wind Quintet / Horn Trio Orsolino Quintet [ CPO / CD - released 28/Jun/2008 ] "Impeccable craftsmanship and a good ear for melody are the hallmarks of a quality composer" Classics Today on Herzogenberg |
VIVALDI
Gods, Emperors and Angels - Concertos for Recorder, Violin, Bassoon and Strings Pamela Thorby (recorder) / Peter Whelan (bassoon) / Sara Deborah Struntz (violin) / La Serenissima / Adrian Chandler (violin) [ Avie / CD - released 1/Aug/2010 ] "Whelan with Pamela Thorby provide an evenly balanced partnership with plenty of tasteful ornaments." BBC Music Magazine, September 2010 **** |
FRANZ BERWALD
Berwald: Tone Poems (Incls 'Konzertstuck for Bassoon and Orchestra') Patrik Hakansson (bassoon) / Gavle Symphony Orchestra / Petri Sakari [ Naxos / CD - released 20/Dec/2008 ] The orchestral works included here provide considerable insights into a creativity which was to extend over fifty years. Born in Stockholm on 23rd July 1796, Berwald was playing in public as a violinist from his tenth year, and in October 1812... |
FRANCIS POULENC
Poulenc: Chamber Music Vol. 1 (Incls 'Sonata for Oboe and Piano') Philippe Bernold (flute) Olivier Doise (oboe) Ronald van Spaendonck (clarinet) Alexandre Tharaud (piano) etc [ Naxos / CD - released 9/Nov/2007 ] "As it stands, this initial installment, brightly and clearly recorded, is indispensable. Look for further volumes to be released throughout 2000, beginning in early spring." - Classics Today (10/10) |